A union member brought a grievance to the union rep. Because the union considered it to be a weak case that it would probably lose, the union most likely will not take it to arbitration for the fear of losing member support.

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Unions have a duty of fair representation, which means they must represent all members fairly, without discrimination, and without regard to the strength or weakness of a grievance. They cannot refuse to take a case to arbitration solely because they fear losing or losing member support.

A Union Member Brought a Grievance to the Union Rep